After reading this post I got curious and installed bootchart2.
Had to add a few things to my kernel config.
Works like a charm.
Still have to figure out what it all means.
Gerard._________________To install Gentoo I use sysrescuecd.Based on Gentoo,has firefox to browse Gentoo docs and mc to browse (and edit) files.
The same disk can be used for 32 and 64 bit installs.
You can follow the Handbook verbatim.
http://www.sysresccd.org/Download